The scoring tower at Memphis Motorsports Park shows the top ten drivers following the 202 laps of the O'Reilly 200, June 15, 2006. (David M. Vaughn Photo)

The NASCAR Camping World Truck Series heads to Memphis Motorsports Park for what could be another classic short track shootout in this Saturday's O'Reilly 200. The twelfth race of the 2007 season will see 36 trucks take to the three-quarter mile Memphis layout for 200 hard fought laps, and the warm summer Memphis weather is sure to not only add a level of difficulty for the drivers in the cockpit but help raise tempers as well.

Here are our driver capsules for the O'Reilly 200:

Wayne Edwards, No. 0 Green Light Racing Chevrolet: Edwards gets the call to start the No. 0 Chevrolet this week. With the entry list not quite at 36 trucks, Green Light Racing filed the entry to fill out the field. Look for this truck to make a couple of laps and then pull in.

Ken Butler III, No. 00 Aarons Lucky Dog Toyota: Butler climbs back in for his first race since Mansfield. This team has been on a roller coaster all season, with good runs punctuated by runs where they struggle. Butler is on an accelerated learning curve, and that could mean another long night for the Waltrip team.

Aaron Fike, No. 1 RFMS/Red Horse Racing Toyota: Fike has a 14.4 average finish so far in 2007. In two previous short track starts, he ran in the top ten at Martinsville and was running second with two laps to go at Mansfield before running out of fuel. If the truck stays under him all night long, Fike should again run in the top ten.

Kevin Hamlin, No. 4 Dodge Motorsports/Open Joist Dodge: Hamlin has only four series starts to this point, with the only short track start coming at Mansfield. He did come home in the top ten and teammate Ken Schrader credited the work Hamlin did in testing the truck prior to the race for his third-place finish in the same race. Hamlin's run was the first of a series of top ten finishes for this team, and look for him to battle for another in Memphis.

Mike Skinner (Ronda Greer Photo)

Mike Skinner, No. 5 Toyota Tundra Toyota: Skinner earned another pole at Milwaukee, and his fourth-place run - steady and consistent all night - are exactly what he needs to earn his second series championship. Skinner has three starts at Memphis, but the only time he's finished higher than 26th was his ninth-place finish last season. Skinner can give away some of his points lead, but he needs to keep racking up those Milwaukee-type runs to keep momentum on his side.

Travis Kvapil, No. 6 K&N Engineering Ford: Kvapil has charged from eighth to fourth in the championship standings since the late spring/early summer run of consecutive races started at Charlotte. That run should continue at Memphis where he's a former winner (2002) and runner-up finisher (2003). The worst finish he has at Memphis is 13th coming in his last run at MMP in 2004.

Johnny Chapman, No. 06 Green Light Racing Chevrolet: Just like Edwards, Chapman gets the call to help fill the field in a fourth Green Light Racing truck. Look for him to pull off after a few laps.

Jason White, No. 7 Hooters Energy Drink Chevrolet: White only has one start-and-park to his credit at Memphis, coming in a Busch race a few years back. He'll need to get up to speed relatively quick on the tricky MMP layout if he hopes to be competitive. A top-20 would be a good result for this team after a rocky couple of weeks.

Tim Sauter (Ronda Greer Photo)

Tim Sauter, No. 07 Lester Buildings Chevrolet: Sauter had his best run of the season last week in Milwaukee, running in the top ten before a caution after he made a green flag pit stop trapped him a lap down. He still ended up with his fifth top-20 finish of the season, and that helps give him some momentum as he heads back to the short tracks. Sauter picked up his best career Busch finish, sixth, at Memphis in 2002.

Blake Bjorklund, No. 8 Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Chevrolet: Bjorklund has been steady so far in his rookie season, but has struggled somewhat on the short tracks. He's averaged a 25.5 finish in two previous short track runs, so he'll be looking for better results at Memphis. This team would like to get back up and run in the top 20, and with the Memphis event being one with little Cup involvement, they have a shot at getting back up there.

Chad McCumbee, No. 08 TheGPSStore.com/Garmin Chevrolet: In eight previous short track races in the Truck Series, McCumbee has a 22.6 average finish. His only previous Memphis start was right on that average as he rolled home 22nd last summer. McCumbee's streak of four consecutive top-20 finishes ended last week at Milwaukee, but he was challenging for a top-15 before bad luck befell him. Look for this team to finish above their average at Memphis.

Brad Keselowski (Team PR Photo)

Brad Keselowski, No. 9 Team ASE Toyota: With Ted Musgrave on the sidelines this week, Germain Racing has called upon Keselowski to fill his seat this week. Based on his past Memphis results, he should do just fine. He's scored two top-20 finishes in the last two races there, and was very competitive in the underfunded Sutton Motorsports truck subbing for an injured Kelly Sutton last year. It's his first chance to drive a truck capable of winning, so Keselowski will need to keep his enthusiasm and emotions in check. He should be a contender for his first career top-ten, and if things go his way he could do more.

David Starr, No. 10 International MaxxForce Diesel Ford: In 51 short track starts, Starr has racked up 18 top tens with one win, that coming at Martinsville last spring. Since 2000, Starr has finished no worse than eleventh at Memphis, with three top tens and a best finish of fifth. If this team has a little good fortune - or better yet, no bad fortune - look for Starr to challenge for a top ten finish.

Willie Allen, No. 13 ThorSport Racing Chevrolet: Some might think a green truck numbered 13 is tempting the racing gods somewhat, but not ThorSport team owner Duke Thorson. Unfortunately, this team has had a lot of bad luck this season, with last week's engine failure and crash another in a long line of engine problems. This team hasn't had a top-20 finish since Dover, but hasn't qualified worse than 13th in that time. A solid run on the lead lap would be a nice way to change the momentum for this team.

Rick Crawford (Ronda Greer Photo)

Rick Crawford, No. 14 Power Stroke Diesel by International Ford: Crawford finished fifth in the inaugural Truck Series race at Memphis in 1998, and has averaged a 12.4 finish since. He has three top-ten runs at MMP, but nothing higher than eleventh since 2002. Crawford has been one of the guys to beat on the short tracks all season, but has not had the luck to get it done. Look for this team to be among the group challenging for the win over the final 25 laps.

Bill Lester, No. 15 Christian Debt Consolidation Chevrolet: Lester has only one top-20 finish at Memphis, a 17th coming in his first start in 2002. Since then, the best he's been able to do is a 23rd in 2004. Billy Ballew's team challenged for the win here in 2004, so look for an improvement in Lester's performance this time around.

Chris Fontaine, No. 16 Xpress Motorsports Chevrolet: Xpress has had a revolving door on the driver's seat this year, with various drivers renting out the truck and keeping team owner Dave Fuge in business. Fuge is still one of the best chassis men in the garage, and with the right funding this team can run up front. Hopefully the funding is there to allow them to race in Memphis; Fuge has two top five finishes at MMP, a second in 2003 with Travis Kvapil and a fifth last year with Mike Bliss.

Ken Schrader (Ronda Greer Photo)

Ken Schrader, No. 18 Fastenal Dodge: With all of the hundreds of tracks at which he's competed throughout the years, Schrader has never raced at Memphis. BHR has had considerable success, with the late Bobby Hamilton winning there in 2004 and picking up three top-ten finishes there. The O'Reilly 200 is being dedicated to Hamilton's memory, so another top-five run like Schrader scored in Mansfield would be emotional to say the least.

Keven Wood, No. 21 Wood/jtg Racing Ford: Wood is the cousin of former series regular Jon Wood, and the son of Wood/jtg Racing co-owner Len Wood. He will be making a huge leap to race in the Truck Series, so the goal for the weekend is to complete as many laps as he can and be around at the checkered flag. With John Monsam calling the shots, he could coach Wood to a top-20 in his series debut.

Johnny Benson, No. 23 Toyota Certified Used Vehicles Toyota: Benson comes in as the winner of the most recent race at Milwaukee. Benson was running near the front at Memphis last year when a bout with the wall slowed his pace, resulting in a 32nd place finish. This team is on the upswing, so look for Benson to better his career-best ninth from 2005.

Todd Bodine, No. 30 Lumber Liquidators Toyota: Surprisingly, Bodine is still looking for his first career Truck Series win on a short track. He finished 15th last year at Memphis, which is a career best. Bodine hadn't scored a top ten run at Milwaukee before last week and ended up third; look for a similar result this week at Memphis.

Ron Hornaday (VPS motorimages Photo)

Ron Hornaday, No. 33 Camping World Chevrolet: Hornaday is one of the best ever when it comes to rumbling on the short tracks in the Truck Series. He's picked up 16 wins, including the first Truck race run at Memphis in 1998. He has two other top-ten finishes, including a fourth-place finish last year. Hornaday is among the favorites, and will be tough to beat over the final 50 laps.

Ryan Mathews, No. 36 Bill Davis Racing Toyota: Mathews' learning curve continues as he makes his way to Memphis for the first time. Mathews has been steady and hasn't made many true "rookie mistakes". If he can make it through Memphis clean, he could score another top-15 run.

Chad Chaffin, No. 40 Curtis Key Plumbing Chevrolet: Chaffin makes his return to the series, but faces some logistical challenges coming from New Hampshire where he's attempting the Cup race as well. Chaffin picked up his first top-five in the series at Memphis in 2001 with the Long Bros. Racing team, another under-funded, independent team. It will be a very difficult task to do that again, but Chaffin could give this truck a solid ride if he makes it back. If not, Stacy Compton will get the call, and he too could run this truck to the verge of a top ten run.

Kraig Kinser (Ronda Greer Photo)

Kraig Kinser, No. 47 Ginn Resorts Chevrolet: Kinser has struggled in his seven previous short track starts; he averages a 27.3 finish, and has only one finish inside the top-20: 13th at Indianapolis last summer. He was 27th at Memphis last year. Kinser has been gaining on it in recent weeks and that momentum could give him another top 20 this weekend.

Peter Shepherd, No. 50 Roush Fenway Racing Ford: Shepherd made his series debut here last year and raced to a 23rd-place finish. He's only made three more starts since, but returning to a track where he has some previous experience will be a help. Shepherd is auditioning for a ride in 2008, so look for him to race as hard as he can all night long.

Aric Almirola, No. 51 FedEx Express Chevrolet: Almirola was credited with winning last week's Busch race although he wasn't even at the track when Denny Hamlin crossed the line to take the checkered. A solid run at Memphis would ease the frustration he felt, and teaming with short track ace Richie Wauters is a great way to do that. Almirola will have a truck capable of running in the top ten, and likely the top five.

Bradley Riethmeyer (Team PR Photo)

Bradley Riethmeyer, No. 53 Blackwater USA Dodge: Riethmeyer makes his second series start, following his debut at Mansfield in May. His goal will be to run all day and make as many laps as possible, and having a chance to race with the veterans and learn as much as he can along the way.

Terry Cook, No. 59 Harris Trucking Toyota: Cook had pit strategy working in his favor last year until a late race caution allowed several drivers to come to the pits for fresh tires and fuel, ruining his chances for a win. Cook has four top ten finishes at Memphis, including a second in 2002; but he also has three finishes of 25th or worse. If he can match his average finish, 15.3, he'll keep on his march to the top ten in the standings.

Jack Sprague, No. 60 Con-way Freight Toyota: With 13 wins on short tracks, Sprague is also one of the best in the series when it comes to racing on tracks under a mile in length. He held off Erik Darnell to win last year, one of two wins at Memphis. Sprague is the only two-time winner at MMP, and he could use another win to right the ship after struggling with Lady Luck since finishing second at Mansfield in May.

Dennis Setzer (VPS Motorimages Photo)

Dennis Setzer, No. 75 Spears Manufacturing Chevrolet: One of Setzer's nine career short track wins came at Memphis, coming back in 2001. Setzer's worst Memphis finish, 10th in 2006, is his only finish outside the top five. This team continues to look for some positive momentum, but did win the last time the series raced on a short track at Mansfield in May. Another win may be a lot to ask, but a top-ten finish would go a long way to getting things back on track.

Brendan Gaughan, No. 77 South Point Hotel Chevrolet: Gaughan has two top-ten finishes at Memphis, with a third-place in 2005 his best. He's never been worse than 17th, and has completed every possible lap in his four previous starts. This team has had some misfortune lately, and if they match their average Memphis finish, 10.2, it will help solidify what's been a roller coaster ride throughout the past six weeks.

Dana White, No. 86 888Karport.com Chevrolet: White is another driver entered to help fill the field. He might run longer than the other field fillers, but don't expect to see them on the track past lap 15 unless there is a spate of early cautions and retirements.

Matt Crafton (Ronda Greer Photo)

Matt Crafton, No. 88 Menards Chevrolet: Half of Crafton's 41 short track starts have turned into top ten finishes. Only a 21st in 2002 keeps Crafton from having six top tens in six starts at MMP. He was third last year, and after a disappointing end at Mansfield in the last short track tussle, Crafton and his team are looking for vindication.

Erik Darnell, No. 99 Northern Tool + Equipment Ford: Darnell finished an impressive second to Jack Sprague last year and earned big praise from the three-time series champion along the way. Setups that worked last year for everyone have rarely given similar results throughout the 2007 season, so John Quinn and crew will have to make some tweaks to keep them in the hunt. Darnell finally had another top-ten after his win at Kansas last week in Milwaukee, so that positive momentum should help give him an added advantage this week.

Predictions:

• Pole: Matt Crafton. Something tells me this team is going to be out for revenge after disappointment at Mansfield.
• Winner: Rick Crawford. Crawford dominated Mansfield until a cut tire ended his chances late. He wants to close the deal and erase all memories of some bad luck that's chased him since.
• Rest of the top five behind the winner, in no particular order: Matt Crafton, Jack Sprague, Mike Bliss, Johnny Benson
• Rest of the top ten, behind the top five, in no particular order: Todd Bodine, Aric Almirola, Erik Darnell, Brad Keselowski, Mike Skinner.

TruckSeries.com will have complete event coverage, starting with TrackSideLive! practice updates starting at 3 P.M. Eastern on Friday, Live! Bud Pole Qualifying updates at 6 P.M. Eastern on Saturday, and complete race coverage of the O'Reilly 200 starting at 9 P.M. Eastern that evening.

Next Up Live! on SPEED...  O'Reilly 200 - Memphis Motorsports Park - June 30th at 9 p.m. (ET) with TV coverage on SPEED starting at 8:30 p.m. (ET).

Live! on SPEED...  Bud Pole Qualifying coverage televised on SPEED this Saturday at 6 pm ET.

Live! on TruckSeries.com... Bud Pole Qualifying online this Saturday at 6:00 pm ET

Memphis Event Schedule on Local Central Time (CDT): Friday - Practice 5 p.m. - 6:00 pm; 6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. (rookies) and 7:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Saturday - Qualifying 5:00 p.m.  Follow along here on TrackSideLive!